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(photo/Scott Nixon) Board promotes healthy diets By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE DUBLIN — Eight elementary schools in Huron and Perth coun- ties are receiving $2,000 each from the Perth District Health Unit as part of a pilot project to pro- mote more healthy diets and lifestyles among students. Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, the coun- ty's medical officer of health, addressed trustees at a regular meeting of the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board Oct. 24. She provided an overview of a recent report entitled "A Profile of Healthy Weights in Perth County," as well as a preview of the pilot project, set to begin in January 2006. "We can ... turn things around," she told trustees after showing a series of Powerpoint slides depict- ing trends towards increased lev- els of obesity and decreased levels of physical activity in Canada, Ontario and Perth County. An additional Health Unit docu- ment, entitled "Healthy Weights, Healthy Lives: A Call to Action," contains a section about actions schools can take. These include minimum daily physical education instruction, improved health and nutrition curriculum, nutritional policies that make it easier for stu- dents to make healthy choices in school and during special events, and soliciting support from com- munity groups to help provide breakfast, lunch and snack pro- grams. "Rather than pizza and hot dogs, which were my kids' favourites when they were in school, how about providing something more nutritious?" asked Pellizzari. Huron -Perth business superin- tendent Gerry Thuss, who counts high school cafeteria operation among his many areas of jurisdic- tion, asked how to react to the fact older students will walk off-site to buy less nutritious food if it's no longer available at their school. With a chuckle, Pellizzari replied, "at least if they're walking off-site, they're getting some exer- cise." But she added it's best to promote healthy living among younger children. "It's very difficult, when you have a 50 -year-old man come in for treatment of diabetes, to have him change. It's much easier to get kids addicted to physical activity and nutrition at a young age," the chief medical officer said. So-called "Healthy School Initiative" pilot projects will start in January at eight elementary schools in the two counties: St. Boniface Catholic school in Zurich, Brussels Public School, Mitchell Public School, Sprucedale Public School in Shakespeare, Wingham Public School, St. Joseph's Catholic school in Clinton, St. Joseph's Catholic school in Stratford, and St. Mary's Catholic school in Listowel. Pellizzari predicted additional money for such programs will soon become available through the province's planned Healthy Weights Initiative. "In the meantime, we've spread little seeds and we hope they do take root and grow," she said. Hensall Christmas FantasyAuction planned for Sat. Nov 5 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH -The Zurich Lions club are celebrating their 60th Anniversary Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Hay Township Hall from 1 to 5 p.m. with an Open House. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lion President John Becker would especially like to invite any former members and their wives to drop in and visit with old friends. There will be cake and refreshments. The Lions Club held their monthly dinner meeting at Erb's Country Kitchen on Oct. 26 with 10 members present. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Lion Secretary Mark Tucker and Lion Richard Erb gave the treasurers report. President Lion John Becker discussed the final plans for their 60th Anniversary on Nov. 5, 2005. The club is having a Turkey Bingo on Nov. 30. They are also collecting old eye glasses that are sent to mis- sion. Special boxes for them are available at Erb's Country Kitchen and Rader's Variety Store in Zurich. The Sweeney family, (21 in all) finally got together this past weekend in St. Augustine to celebrate Thanksgiving. It was hosted by Joe and Beth Boyle at his parents former home in the country. We had a great time and enjoyed a walk in the bush and lots of food to eat. Hilda Lansbergen along with nine relatives from vari- ous places travelled to Port Huron by motor home dri- ven by her brother-in-law. This was the girls annual get-together. A good time was had by all. Ladies from St. Boniface Catholic Women's League, Joan, Cecilia, Rose -Marie, and Carmel attended the fall regional meeting held at Precious Blood Church Hall in Exeter on Oct. 26. The theme was "Called to Service". Father Francis joined with them for part of the day. Juno Award winner Steve Bell is in concert Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, 7:30 p.m. at the Zurich Mennonite Church. For tickets call 236-4933. The Bean Sprouts Nursery School children had fun last Thursday when they dressed up in Halloween cos- tumes and visited some stores and the post office in Zurich with their teachers and some parents. Several relatives, family members, friends and neigh- bours attended an Open House at the Zurich Mennonite Church to help Gladys Gingerich celebrate her 80th birthday which is on Nov. 22. Her daughter Mary Ellen Skinner is home for a week visiting from Edmonton. The Bean Festival Committee are planning a New Year's Eve dance at the Blue Water Complex in Zurich. Music will be by "Chris and the New Boy's". Tickets are $25. There is a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Water Complex in the meeting room. The public is invited to attend. There will be tickets available for people to help sell for the committee. Happy birthday to Kevin Oke and his daughter, Kelsey on Oct. 28., and to Rosi Rothenberg on Nov. 2. Zurich's 150th Anniversary Committee held their meeting at the Lutheran Church Hall on Oct. 27 with 15 in atten- dance. Plans are well underway for various activities throughout the 2006 year. Starting with a Levee at the Complex on New Years Day from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a "Wine and cheese" come and go party. There will be a Fashion Show, dinners, parade, breakfast and community choir, fish fry, draws, pro- grams of entertainment, outdoor fun games, etc. this is just to name a few things that will take place. The big Home Coming weekend will be held June 16, 17, 18. Local churches and schools are being asked to have a display of pictures to portray the history of their cur- rent location/buildings. Give this to Delores Gingerich before the end of December, 2005. Also the scouting movements would like anyone in Zurich who has old pictures, uniforms, badges, etc., that they could borrow to put on display with their his- tory. Contact Hub Thiel 236-4557, Sharla Ciupak 236- 7004 or Mary Ann Keller 236-7418 as soon as possi- ble. The next meeting is Monday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church Hall. St. Boniface Bazaar winners were Betty Grenier of Hensall (money tree $50.00); Joan Regier of Zurich (handmade afghan); Gerry Groot and Joan Regier of Zurich (grocery hampers). Sadi Klopp of Zurich (Nascar picture); Sandra Hockin of London (comforter and pillows); Martin Gelinas (Christmas sleigh); Verona Asmus (snowman and gift basket). The Youth Group from St. Peter's St. Joseph and St. Boniface School are going swimming at the YMCA pool in Goderich on Friday, Nov. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a cost of $3 a person. After 31 years of driving school bus, Bob Merner (Pip) has retired as the end of October, 2005. I am sure all the children will miss seeing him twice a day. His route had been taken over by Wayne Keller, and a new driver is Harry Stewart. The annual dinner meeting for district number eight Agricultural Societies was held in Kirkton Tuesday, Oct. 25 with five attending from the Zurich Fair Board. A silent auction was held as a fund raiser. It was nice to see seven Ambassadors attending from various Fairs one being from Hensall. Luke Pennings of Zurich won second prize for his cookies; Amanda Neeb and Montana Riley won first for their posters. This same event will take place in Zurich next year. Fair theme being "Remember When". A Christmas Open House will be held in Zurich on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various stores. On Sunday, Nov. 13 a Community Forum will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall at 7 p.m. on "How to Walk with our Elderly Friends", by Patty Groot from the Blue Water Rest Home along with other speakers. Everyone is welcome to attend. Come out to the Zurich Emmanuel United Church each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon for muffin and friendship time. Men and women are welcome. The Blue Water Rest Home residents family dinner is Sunday, Nov. 6. Entertainment will start at 2:30 p.m. A new shop opened up recently on Goshen St. called Ada's Nails, etc. Get a manicure, pedicure and waxing done. Call 236-4156 from Thursday to Saturday or stop in for an appointment. Gift certificates are also available. The Hensall Christmas Fantasy Auction is Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. The Festival City (18 piece) dance band will be at the Town Hall in Bayfield on Saturday, Nov.12 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call Charles 565-2244 for tickets. ZURICH NEWS ONLY AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD C H RYS L E R, J E E P®, DODGE RETAILER *While quantities last. Must be dealer installed and excludes tires sizes 18 inches and over. Balancing and installation extra. Service offer and pricing applicable only at participating DaimlerChrysler Retailers. Maintenance Service includes up to 5 litres of Mopar oil. 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